"Carolina's artistry is deeply rooted in her Colombian heritage, and her mission as an artist is to bring awareness to the richness and profound lessons embedded in Latin Stories."
Erin Hallagan Clare Founder, Story Parlor, Asheville, NC
Mis queridas amigas y amigos, I'm thrilled you're here!
These performances explore identity, belonging, language, humor, and the stories we tell to make sense of who we are. Some are original works inspired by my experiences as a Colombian immigrant in the United States, while others bring to life the myths, legends, and folktales of Latin America that continue to shape my artistic voice.
I hope you'll find a story that sparks curiosity, laughter, and conversation.
Life, Language & Other Misunderstandings
Personal storytelling filled with humor, cultural surprises, and the occasional lost-in-translation moment.
Cultured
Shocked!
Cultured Shocked is my original solo storytelling show about arriving in the United States convinced I was prepared and discovering that I wasn’t.
From landing in Tennessee and not understanding Southern English to navigating what happens to your name, identity, and traditions when cultures collide, I explore the funny, confusing, and sometimes tender realities of building a life in the American South.
Along the way, even something as simple as a Southern biscuit becomes part of a much bigger journey: learning when to adapt, what to hold onto, and how unexpected relationships can change the way we see a culture and our place within it.
Blending humor, personal storytelling, and cultural observation, Cultured Shocked looks at what happens when fitting in isn’t quite the goal. Sometimes, the challenge is figuring out how to belong without giving yourself away.
You Speak
Very Good
English!
You Speak Very Good English! is a solo performance blending poetry, storytelling, and humor to explore misunderstandings, false cognates, expressions taken far too literally, and missing cultural clues that can turn an ordinary conversation into a wonderfully confusing encounter.
But language never stands still. It shifts with culture, generations, technology, social media, and even the way we communicate through a screen. And as language changes, so do we.
Funny, thoughtful, and linguistically curious, You Speak Very Good English! is a reflection on our relationship with language, what we inherit, what we hold onto, what gets lost in translation, and what can happen when we allow ourselves to evolve along with the words we speak.
From poem to performance: The piece that sparked You Speak Very Good English! was first performed at the Asheville Fringe Arts Festival 2025.
Stories from the Oral Tradition
An immersive journey through the myths, legends, and traditional stories of Latin America.
Colombia Mia
I've often been asked to share Colombian tales, and after much anticipation, I'm thrilled to present a show dedicated to my beloved country!
Colombia Mia transports us to the dawn of time, where Serankwa, the lone spirit, pondered the world's creation. Journey through Colombia's heart as we encounter the Muisca people and their profound connection to the Legend of El Dorado. Finally, meet a charming peddler who falls for the wrong girl in one of Colombia's most iconic folktales, the Legend of El Hombre Caiman.
Join us for an enchanting evening that will bring to life Colombia's magic, mystery, and cultural richness.
From Xibalba to the Moon:
Epic Tales of the Maya
Since I began sharing Latin American tales, I fell in love with Maya culture. Their stories are among the most intriguing and adventurous. Join me on a journey to the Maya underworld, where we will meet two brothers who must prove their worth against the lords of Xibalba.
Our next stop will be the heavens, where we will witness Ixchel, the moon goddess, drawn into a perilous conspiracy that threatens her very existence. Finally, we will encounter Maestro Almendro, a Maya healer who loses his soul to a greedy merchant but finds redemption through the kindness of a humble slave woman. Watch Ixchel's story here as told at the Apple Seed Podcast!
